86Delegation of functions of the Secretary of StateE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may, to any extent, by order delegate to an ITA or an eligible local transport authority any function of the Secretary of State—
(a)which does not consist of a power to make regulations or other instruments of a legislative character or a power to fix fees or charges, and
(b)which the Secretary of State considers can appropriately be exercised by the ITA or eligible local transport authority.
(2)A delegation by virtue of this section may be made subject to conditions.
(3)“Eligible local transport authority” means an authority which has been designated as a local transport authority by an order under section 90 or 91[F1of this Act or section 106 or 107 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 86(3) inserted (17.12.2009) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(6), Sch. 6 para. 124; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 2(c)
Commencement Information
I1S. 86 partly in force; s. 86 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes see s. 134
I2S. 86 in force at 9.2.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1